Questions

What will happen if the Jewish People fail to keep the mitzvot properly?

How did the decree that Moshe not enter the Land affect him even in death?

What is hinted by the word v'noshantem?

Why were the Jewish People exiled two years earlier than indicated by Moshe's prophecy?

"You'll serve man-made gods." Is this literal?

Why is east called mizrach?

"Keep the Shabbat day asI have commanded you." When had Hashem previously commanded us to keep Shabbat?

Where did the Jewish People first receive the command to honor parents?

What is meant by "Hashem, our G-d, Hashem is One"?

What are two meanings of loving Hashem "with all your might"?

How well-versed must one be in Torah?

Where does the word totafot come from?

Who is fit to swear in Hashem's name?

What does it mean that the Jews are the "smallest nation"?

When someone serves Hashem with love, how many generations receive reward?

Why are evil-doers rewarded in this world?

Answers:

"And I prayed to Hashem at that time." Why "at that time"?3:23 - Defeating Sichon and Og, whose lands were part of Eretz Canaan, Moshe thought perhaps Hashem had annulled the vow against his entering the Land.

What characteristic trait is represented by Hashem's "strong hand"?3:24 - His willingness to forgive.

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